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4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Being a rundown property, was often overlooked due to its unappealing exterior, nicknamed the Ugly Duckling.Renovation ApproachFocused on cosmetic changes rather than structural alterations.
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6 February 2025 | 5 replies
, and I’d love to connect with others who are interested in structuring deals the same way.Â
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22 January 2025 | 25 replies
(i.e. initial decorating and painting, bookings, rate structures, marketing, bookkeeping housekeeping, etc)?Â
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
If your property is the only one without a driveway, then yes, it may lower your ARV.One of the properties I own has a neighboring property that is the only property in the area without a backyard and without a driveway, and it is fairly lower than all the neighboring properties, although it is nearly identical in structure.
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17 January 2025 | 7 replies
When developing affordable housing in California (more specifically Los Angeles), how complicated is it to raise capital using subsidies?Is it common for developers to use subsidies to cover 100% of the construction c...
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11 February 2025 | 30 replies
Structure and View ShotWhy it works: Highlights your property’s unique design and surrounding scenery.How to nail it: Pair a ground-level shot with a drone perspective.Example: This listing3.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
They switched us to a normal PM structure after 2 years with them on the master lease.
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12 February 2025 | 6 replies
You can create boards for each property and track updates, tasks, and improvements visually.Property Management Software: Some users also leverage software like Appfolio or Buildium for more comprehensive tracking, though these can come at a cost.It really depends on your preference for simplicity versus more structured systems.
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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
The contractor that we have been working with for a while came to take a look at the walls with the structural engineers, and they told us we have to change the structure of the entire kitchen wall.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
When you do the turnkey offerings to completely new investors like that, you're going to end up working with a lot of inexperienced investors who blame the turnkey operator for things that are a normal part of the property management business.